http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/issue/feedBusiness Management and Strategy2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Jean Leebms@macrothink.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>Business Management and Strategy (BMS) is an internationally online journal, peer-reviewed, published by Macrothink Institute. The journal encourages and publishes papers in the fields of operations management, production management, strategic management, marketing, economics, financial, information technology management, business analysis, business strategy, business development, enterprise management, human resource management and relevant subjects.</p><p>Research article, conceptual paper, case study, book review, technical report, all of the aspects are acceptable.</p><p>Business Management and Strategy is now indexed in the following list: <strong>EBSCOhost, Gale's Academic Databases, Google Scholar,J-Gate, PKP Open Archives Harvester, ProQuest, Sherpa/Romeo.</strong></p>http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/9475Kiswani Wholesale Distributor “Bu Siness Plan”2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Mohammad A. Ismailmkiswani2000@gmail.com<p>Kiswani Wholesalers and Distributors (KWD) is a proposed Limited Liability Company (LLC) that will be co-owned by two partners and operated in New York State, serving four counties of Rockland, Westchester, Orange and Dutchess. The company will be dealing in medicines sold over the counter, health and beauty products, general merchandise and male enhancement drugs. These product lines offer the company a unique product mix that will enable it to penetrate and sustain a steady market base in the market for profitability. The proposed company has identified four market segments: convenience stores, supermarkets, grocery stores, gas stations and other small retail shops that will be its customers. It intends to target the first four segments of its market in the first year of operation. KWD will employ a marketing strategy that will put it ahead of its competitors and its SWOT analysis shows that it will compete favorably in the business environment into which it intends to venture.</p><p>Key success factors will be the experienced ownership and management and skilled and qualified persons who will implement the success strategies of pricing, marketing and sales to deliver high outputs that will enable the firm to break even in the ninth month of operation. Upon commencement of its operations, KWD will plough back its profits for purposes of expansion, which is inevitable for every organization in all industries. Its books of account as projected are so promising that the owners will confidently acquire $ 24,000 of the total capital from a bank loan and contribute $20, 000 personally as the other $15,000 is gained from credit facilities by the suppliers in a 21-day credit term. With a small size workforce of only five personnel for the startup phase, KWD will be able to have efficient operations that will steer the firm to rapid growth and profitability. </p>2016-08-04T21:30:33-07:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategyhttp://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/9951PATANJALI: Discoverer, Differentiator and Disruptor’2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Sumesh Raizadasumesh.raizada@jimsindia.org<p>‘However old the product category may be, there is always a scope for innovation’. To be a disruptor, firm need to be an innovator in creating demand and adopting unique branding strategies. Present paper is a case study of Patanjali, a rapidly growing FMCG and Ayurveda brand in India, which has within a short span of time, changed the dynamics of MNC dominated market. Firms such as Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, P&amp;G, Colgate Palmolive, Gillette, Dabur, Godrej Consumers, etc. are now revisiting their traditional marketing strategies, to retain their customers. Patanjali has demonstrated that a new entrant in a competitive market can very well succeed by becoming a game changer and differentiator. Present paper shall trace the journey of brand Patanjali and explore the distinguishing approaches that have brought it in the league of reputed brands. It shall attempt to identify the errors committed by the competitors and their possible future tactics to defend the market share. Upcoming challenges and expansion plans of the firm shall also be discussed briefly. Paper shall finally conclude by summarizing the sales strategies of Patanjali and key learnings out of them. The data and information have been sourced from the newspapers and related websites.</p>2016-09-21T02:11:17-07:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategyhttp://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/10067Determinants of High and Continuous Inflation Rates in the United Arab Emirates: A Managerial Point of View2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Mahmoud Kamal Abouraiam_kamal100@hotmail.com<p>Inflation has become serious and argumentative problems for most developed countries. The impact of these concerns derived from various sources, each of which may bring about diverse effects on economic activity in general. Among different countries, United Arab Emirates as one of oil-dependent country has an extremely particular involvement as far as inflation. Economy of UAE has experienced occasions of high (2006-2008) and low (2010-2011) regimes of double digit inflation for more than decades. With the price precariousness, a consistent and tenacious increment has been found to influence financial development, way of life similarly the value of the currency, which thusly impacts the country’s conversion standard. The purpose of this paper endeavors to clarify the determinants that subsidize extensively to inflation in the UAE. The methodology utilized as a part of this examination depends on interpretive strategy which derived from perception and through evaluation of literatures relating to the subject matter. The investigation was finished by analyzing, examining and selecting of data systematically and objectively in order to gather collated information. The findings uncovered inflationary pressure influences UAE organizations is through the principle parts of consumer price data. In addition, this paper additionally expected to have a wide understanding to the implementation of management strategies, including contractionary fiscal and monetary approaches to diminish the money supply and ultimately the spending in the country.</p>2016-09-26T00:00:00-07:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategyhttp://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/10014An Assessment of Critical Factors Affecting Quality Performance of Government Financed Construction Projects: Evidence from Tanzania2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Gwahula Raphaelgwahulagr@gmail.comAugustine Wittonde Phillippwittonde@yahoo.co.uk<p>The study objective was “An assessment of critical factors affecting quality performance of government financed construction projects in Tanzania<em>”</em>. The study was initiated as much of government financed construction projects are executed with variations on delivering time, cost and quality. The study identified factors if not considered can lead to poor quality performance of projects. Closed end questionnaire consisting of 20 performance factors were issued to 80 respondents dealing with construction related activities, they were required to rank them on a 5 point Likert scale. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16 (SPSS). The findings revealed that the critical factors that have direct impact on quality performance of government financed construction projects are; project financing processes, experience of contractors in construction industry, project technology, availability of plant and equipment, procurement system and processes as well as the project manager knowledge and skills. A multiple regression model developed showed a positive linear relationship between project quality performance and the critical quality performance factors. All the critical quality performance factors had positive coefficients with an acceptable level of significance. The study recommends further studies on the economic and social factors that hinder women participation in construction relation activities and how training and learning opportunities for continuous improvement will have positive impact on the performance of construction projects.</p>2016-12-03T00:26:08-08:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategyhttp://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/10193A Business Model Canvas: Traditional Restaurant “Melayu” in North Sumatra, Indonesia2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Muhammad Isa Indrawanmusawan@gmail.comMuhammad Dharma Tuah Putra Nasutiondharmatuah@gmail.comEfrizal Adileadillubis@gmail.comYossie Rossantyyosunpab@gmail.com<p>The research purpose is to evaluate the business model on the traditional restaurant in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Business Model Canvas (BMC) consists of customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationship, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partnership, and cost structure. The research method was used qualitative descriptive analysis. The data collected using in-depth interviews. Analysis TOWS is to evaluate the business model on a traditional restaurant. The authors recommend increasing the intensity to visit the restaurant with the privilege of membership. The next recommendation is to collaborate with the new business partners such as banking, e-traveler, e-destination, and e-restaurant. The traditional restaurant enables to obtain the other revenues of the subscription fee and advertising space. Also, the authors recommend registering the food recipes as the intellectual property.</p>2016-12-03T00:30:12-08:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategyhttp://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/bms/article/view/10069Risks and Barriers Associated with Mobile Money Transactions in Tanzania2016-12-03T00:34:54-08:00Gwahula Raphaelgwahulagr@gmail.com<p>The study was about Risks and Barriers Associated with Mobile Money Transactions in Tanzania. The focal point of the study was to spot and reveal risks and barriers experienced by mobile money users in mobile money transactions (MMT) and the frequencies of their incidences. It also assesses the level of users' understanding and how they can avoid themselves from barriers and risks exposing environment. The research was based on primary data which was collected in a survey done in Ilala district through questionnaires. Data analysis was based on descriptive statistics and interpretation based on positivist assumptions in which the results were quantitative and independent from the researcher. The research findings reveal that while the most likely experienced risks are a loss of password, fake transaction request, and fake money, the barriers are a poor network, agent lack liquidity, and lack of identity card. However, the rate of incidence of risks and barriers in MMT are moderates. The study, therefore, recommend that the regulatory authority should guarantee the security of mobile money users by improving MMT rules and regulations, they should also stress mobile companies to create MMT awareness in risks, rules and regulations to mobile money users to encourage their participation in this industry and finally the mobile company should improve mobile money network infrastructures and application platforms.</p>2016-12-03T00:34:02-08:00Copyright (c) 2016 Business Management and Strategy